Crystal Palace face Zrinjski Mostar in Bosnia tonight as they look to secure a first-leg advantage in their historic Conference League play-off.
The Eagles have moved into their first-ever European knockout tie after finishing 10th in the league phase. Manager Oliver Glasner has overseen a difficult domestic run lately, but the continent offers a chance for redemption. Palace arrive in Mostar seeking to replicate the away form that saw them win twice on the road earlier in the tournament.
Crystal Palace Team News
Oliver Glasner manages a squad significantly depleted by injuries to key attacking and defensive figures. Notably, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Eddie Nketiah, and Cheick Doucouré are all ruled out of tonight’s clash. Consequently, club-record signing Jørgen Strand Larsen starts as the lone striker. He is looking to build on his brace against Burnley last weekend. Notably, Borna Sosa and Chadi Riad both start in a defensive unit looking to keep a clean sheet against the Bosnian champions.
Dean Henderson starts in goal behind a back four featuring Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Chadi Riad, and Borna Sosa. In midfield, Daniel Muñoz partners Adam Wharton in the engine room. Daichi Kamada, Ismaïla Sarr, and Brennan Johnson provide the creative spark in the attacking midfield roles. Jørgen Strand Larsen spearheads the attack as Palace aim to take a lead back to Selhurst Park for the second leg.
Crystal Palace Confirmed Lineup
Crystal Palace Confirmed XI (4-2-3-1): Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Riad, Sosa; Munoz, Wharton; Kamada, Sarr, Johnson; Larsen
When will the match kick off?
The Conference League play-off first leg takes place at the Stadion Bijeli Brijeg on Thursday, 19 February 2026. Kick-off was at 17:45 GMT.
How to watch Zrinjski Mostar vs Crystal Palace?
In the UK, the match is being broadcast live on TNT Sports 3. Fans can also stream the action live via the discovery+ website and app.
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